Salem Area ChamberPhone: (330) 337-3473
Fax: (330) 337-3474

Businesses Uniting for a Better Community

Salem Chamber History

Throughout its long and successful history, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce has strived to fulfill its mission: “To foster, promote, and develop the advancement of the commercial, financial, industrial and civic interests of Salem and the surrounding area.” From its very early beginnings, the Chamber has worked to serve as the “catalyst that creates the best possible environment for business.”

Located on the southeast corner of East State Street and South Lincoln Avenue, the Salem Chamber building stands proudly at the busiest intersection in the city. The community’s Village Green is in the Chamber’s front yard and it includes a historic Mullins statue and fountain, and a war memorial that honors all war veterans, living and deceased. The building formerly housed the First Baptist Church and was built in 1867. The church moved in 1947 when a fire occurred after the steeple was struck by lightning. Several other businesses including the American Automobile Association, a sporting goods store, and Montgomery Ward occupied the building. In 1986, the Salem Community Foundation generously provided funding to the Chamber for the purchase and renovation of the building. Today, the Salem Area Chamber of Commerce occupies the entire first floor of the building coupled with the offices of the United Way Services of Northern Columbiana County.